Russia IAEA: Second power line for Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant repaired
The Russian occupiers of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in south-eastern Ukraine have repaired the second power line, which has been defective since May. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the commissioning of the 330-kilowatt line, which is needed to supply the power plant with electricity. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi spoke at X of an "important step for nuclear safety".
08.11.2025, 19:49
SDA
With the repair of the 750-kilowatt line a month ago, "this is a good day for nuclear safety", said Grossi. In October, the first repair ended the tenth blackout since the occupation of the power plant began in 2022. A local ceasefire had been agreed for the repair work under the mediation of the IAEA, which has observers at the nuclear power plant.
Russian occupiers: stability of the energy system increased
The Russian power plant administration announced on Telegram that this would significantly increase the stability of the energy system. The commissioning of the pipeline is also important for the heat supply to the occupied city of Enerhodar, where the nuclear power plant is located.
Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk confirmed the repair of the first line in October and once again accused the Russian side of systematically firing on the power lines to the nuclear power plant in order to cut the connection to the country's power grid. Russia also repeatedly accuses Ukraine of firing at the lines in order to destabilize the security situation and thus provoke international intervention.
The largest nuclear power plant in Europe, with six units and a rated output of 6,000 megawatts, has been occupied by Moscow troops since March 2022 - immediately after the start of the Russian war of aggression. The reactors have been shut down for safety reasons, but still need to be cooled. The cooling systems are supplied by the power lines, which are now intact again. During power outages, diesel generators ensure cooling.
